Year: 2020

Josh Frye

Northview’s Marshman calls it quits
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Northview High School’s head football coach, Derek Marshman, called an end to his coaching career last week after serving four seasons as the school’s head football coach and two as an NHS assistant. According to sources, Marshman he will be departing Northview to take a position within the insurance field. “I was not actively searching for another position,” Marshman said. “Previously, I denied this opportunity,…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Stay focused on dreams, despite uncertain future
On Thursday of last week, I found myself rushing from a track meet, then to one high school baseball game and the next. For me, this time of year usually marks a very busy time as the two sports seasons collide and things begin to heat up. Then, on Friday afternoon, everything came to a screeching halt. Schools shut down, businesses closed their doors and panic began to set in.…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
ECHS falls to Neal in final pre-break contest
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter The break for Escambia County High’s varsity baseball team might just be the longest period off the diamond for any team in the area. The Blue Devils played only one contest last week, dropping a 14-0 decision to W.S. Neal on March 10. ECHS struggled to contain the high-powered Blue Eagles offense, and WSN scored 12 times during the first inning, putting the Blue Devils…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Viral pandemic puts high school sports on hold
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter All Alabama schools and athletic contests have been canceled as a result of the continuing fear of coronavirus. Escambia Academy headmaster Hugh Fountain said the school reached its decision Friday evening. “The decision was based on reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Alabama Health Department officials,” Fountain said Friday. “With Spring Break on schedule for next week, it felt like the right thing…
by Josh Frye access_time5 years ago
Embrace precaution, not panic, for coronavirus safety
I wanted to update you on the latest COVID-19 coronavirus developments. While the situation remains serious, the risk to most Americans remains low. It is important that we stay calm and do not panic unnecessarily. The federal government continues its aggressive response to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, secure access to testing for those who need it, and ensure those who have contracted the disease receive the treatment they…
by Submitted Article access_time5 years ago